What happens when everything is stripped away?

In a split second, Dominic Forth went from a honeymoon rafting trip to fighting for his life beneath the surface of the Zambezi River. That "flipped moment" didn't just change his perspective—it redefined how he leads and how he helps others share their truth.

Dominic Forth, CEO of Thought Leaders America, joins Brigitte Cutshall on Real Things Living to discuss:

(1) The Calm, Clarity, Courage framework for facing any challenge.

(2) Why "starting with heart" is the key to resolving conflict.

(3) How to stop the "invisible tax on silence" in your business and life.

Dominic’s journey from the depths of the Zambezi to leading a platform for global thinkers serves as a powerful reminder that our stories are our greatest assets.

"I realized what would have happened if I'd have died that day. All of my life, my stories and everything inside of me... would have gone. There's more life in me yet."

Don't let your story go untold.

Visit https://www.thoughtleadersamerica.com/ to learn how Dominic and his team are amplifying voices that make a positive impact.

Stop surviving your circumstances and start thriving through the "adventures" that shaped you.

In this episode of Real Things Living, Brigitte Cutshall hosts Rhonda Farrah, a lifestyle empowerment alchemist who shares how she navigated high-stakes life "adventures"—including a federal prison camp stay, a breast cancer diagnosis, and financial ruin.

Rhonda reveals how she transformed these "messes into messages" by choosing to see them as opportunities for growth rather than crises. Notably, she clarifies that her prison record was later expunged and was entirely non-violent and non-drug related.

They explore the "inside job" of fixing your relationship with yourself to move from merely surviving to truly thriving.

Key Takeaways:

(1) Fix Your Reflection First: True empowerment begins by learning to appreciate, respect, and love the person looking back at you in the mirror.

(2) The Alchemist’s Formula: Combining daily gratitude with deep self-forgiveness creates an empowered life by clearing the "debris" of past resentment.

(3) Respond, Don't React: Choosing to respond rather than react allows you to move through life’s challenges with authenticity and clarity.

Ready to fix your reflection? Visit Rhonda at https://helpmerhondanow.com or reach her directly at rhonda@helpmerhondanow.com.

Follow her on social media for inspiration:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rhonda.farrah

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/helpmerhondanow_/

And keep an eye out for her upcoming book, "Fix Your Reflection: Your Guide to Growing Where You're Planted" coming this fall.

Doctors said he wouldn't survive childhood. At 69, Greg Smith is believed to be the oldest living person in the world with his condition...and he's got a book to prove the odds wrong.

Greg Smith was diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease) before his second birthday and given a life expectancy of 25 years.

In this conversation with Brigitte Cutshall, Greg opens up about growing up in an inaccessible world, the parents who refused to give up on him, and how he went on to earn a social work degree, build a 30-year career serving others, and write his memoir "Stronger Than Bone" — one of the only first-person accounts of living with this rare condition that affects fewer than 50,000 people worldwide.

3 Takeaways:

(1) Persistence is Vital: Don’t let "bad days" define you; focus on taking life one day at a time to build mental and spiritual strength.

(2) Value Your Support System: Success is a collective effort fueled by "angels"—the caregivers and friends who provide essential support and compassion.

(3) Seek Daily Joy: Cultivating passions like music, sports, or writing is therapeutic and prevents your circumstances from putting you in a "box".

Grab "Stronger Than Bone" in e-book format or audiobook. It's a listen worth making time for on your next long drive. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRNPJCRX

Connect with Greg on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Bluesky as @wheelingreg or reach him directly by email (gapsmith1@verizon.net)